 Inset maps: Artic Expeditions from the United States 1850-1968 and Antartic Expeditions from the United States 1819-1914, and 1942-1968. Map produced in 1970. Arctic and Antartic Geographic Expeditions from the United States |
Map with territorial claims of Antarctica 2000. Source: CIA - Central Intelligence Agency |
 Map with territorial claims of Antarctica 2000. |
Map with territorial claims of Antarctica 1997. Source: CIA - Central Intelligence Agency |
 Map with territorial claims of Antarctica 1995. |
Antarctica, is Earth's southernmost continent, underlying the South Pole. It is situated in the Antarctic region of the southern hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.0 million km² (5.4 million sq mi), it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice, which averages at least 1.6 kilometres (1.0 mi) in thickness. Source: CIA - Central Intelligence Agency |
 Southern Ocean 2008 |
The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station is the southernmost continually inhabited place on the planet. Its name honors Roald Amundsen who reached the South Pole in December 1911, and Robert F. Scott who reached the South Pole the following month. Source: USGS |
 Source: CIA - Central Intelligence Agency Mapa Físico de las Estaciones de Investigación y las Reivindicaciones Territoriales en Antarctica |
Research stations and territorial claims in Antarctica Source: CIA - Central Intelligence Agency |
 Map with territorial claims of Antarctica 2002. |
Map with territorial claims of Antarctica 2001. Source: CIA - Central Intelligence Agency |
 Source: Dexxter |
Source: Dexxter
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 Satellite map of Antarctica |
Satellite view of Antarctica Source: NASA |
 Satellite image, photo of Antarctica |
Antarctica satellite map. Earth's surface and bathymetry (ocean floor topography). Source: NASA |
